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Friday, 20 July 2012

My wonderful publishers, Crooked Cat Publishing, have
announced that Bad Moon Rising,
currently receiving brilliant reviews as an e-book (see below) is going to be
released in paperback format later this year.

This is exciting on so many levels. Firstly, incredible
as it may seem, there are still loads of readers who simply can’t stand the
thought of using an electronic device. As a result, I’ve had plenty of emails from
people who have read the opening chapters on various sites asking why Bad Moon Rising is only available as an
e-book. The only answer I could give was that one day I hoped it would be
published in print form. The response has generally been that the day cannot
come soon enough. I can now let all those people know that their patience will
shortly be rewarded.

Secondly, even though I love my Kindle, there is something deeply
satisfying in holding a physical copy of my own work.

Thirdly, it means I can
give away signed copies as prizes in future competitions.

News on Reviews

The latest review of Bad
Moon Rising comes from a member of The Kindle Book Review site.
I always get nervous when a new review comes in, just in case this is the one
where the reviewer says they didn’t enjoy the book. I needn’t have worried.

Marilou George says: “Bad
Moon Rising is a strongly written
psychological crime thriller. The author successfully pulls the reader into the
story from the onset and maintains a sense of urgency throughout.” Read the
rest of the review on her blog: Confessions
of a Reader

Thursday, 19 July 2012

It’s time to announce the winners of my Name
a Rock God Competition. With so many brilliant and amusing names to choose
from, picking just three was really difficult. But, even though it’s a hard
life, someone had to live it and that someone was me.

The overall winner (and the name I’ll be using in Someday
Never Comes, the next in the Paolo Storey series) is Gunnar Tate Reed, put forward byDreary Mouse.

Coming a close joint second were Zak Babcock suggested by Rebecca Clarke
and Maxx Payne suggested by Effie Meryl.

I’ll be in touch with all three to let them know how to claim their
prizes. Dreary Mouse wins a free double entry into the Flash 500 Competition and Rebecca Clarke
and Effie Meryl each win a free single entry into the competition.

You never know, one of them might carry off the £300 first prize as a
result.